Tahith Chong says Hannibal Mejbri needs time to settle at Birmingham City.

Hannibal is on-loan at St Andrews from Manchester United, while Chong was released by United to the Blues.

Chong told the Birmingham Mail: “What was funny with him we did the whole pre-season together, we were in Thailand and Australia together then the last couple of weeks at United.

“I think I have only not seen him for about four or five days.

"Then we see each other again. It's nice - hopefully he kicks on and has a good season. He brings an energy, that's known from Hannibal, he has got a bit a temperature side to him as well. I like that, I think he will bring a lot to of that to the team.

"On the ball as well he can play. I think he is quite used to being kicked, in the 23s I remember when he used to play I have seen him get kicked around a lot. I think he will be fine. For him it's just about keep developing, the game time he is getting keep improving.

"It's his first loan as well, I remember mine, you are always trying to get used to everything and the Championship is not an easy league – just getting used to the league. He will be just fine – I am not worried about Hannibal at all."